Animal expert says, “Establishing breed bans is barking up the wrong tree.”

Topic Question Ideas:

Are certain cities guilty of doggie discrimination?

What are the roots behind bad behavior?

Is the problem delinquent dogs or poor pet parenthood?

The answer to the passion over pit bulls: Punish the deed not the breed!

Guerrero is available for comment. Call (800) 818-7387 (PST)

Visit the Center for Disease Control for dog bite research and papers:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/duip/dogbites.htm

Dog Bite Prevention Info:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/duip/biteprevention.htm

Canadian Commentary on Breed Specific Legislation:
http://www.doglegislationcouncilcanada.org/Financial%20Implications.pdf

Insurance Issues (States that refuse Breed Profiling):
http://www.onlinelawyersource.com/personal_injury/news/dogbite-claims.html

American Veterinary Medical Association Dog Bite Prevention:
http://www.avma.org/pubhlth/dogbite/dogbite.pdf

California Dog Bites:
http://www.californiadogbites.com/statistics.html

Diana L. Guerrero’s additional comments regarding pit bull attacks:

Interesting facts:

• 4.7 million dog bites are reported annually.
• Neutered dogs are less aggressive.
• Pet aggression often can be extinguished in puppyhood, but many owners fail address it.
• Responsible pet ownership starts young.
• Each community has laws regulating pets and pet care.

Guerrero encourages people to support their animal services and fight against irresponsible breeding and pet overpopulation.

Did you know? Pit bull attacks could be prevented by enforcement of leash laws and the teaching of responsible pet ownership.

“There are laws in every state and community related to pets, their care, and management. One of the more important is the leash law–a law that dictates that a dog be managed by the owner while it is out in public.
Unfortunately, there are irresponsible pet owners who let their animals roam unattended on a regular basis.
Pit bull and other dog attacks frequently occur here around the nation because people let their animals run “free” or ignore enrolling pets in canine college. It is a big problem that requires neighborhoods and local communities to push for enforcement.”